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Ample vector bundles and branched coverings

Algebraic Geometry 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

Given a covering f: X \to Y of projective manifolds, we consider the vector bundle E on Y given as the dual of f_*(\O_X) / \O_Y. This vector bundles often has positivity properties, e.g. E is ample when Y is projective space by a theorem of Lazarsfeld. In general however E will not be ample due to the geometry of Y. We prove various results when E is spanned, nef or generically nef, under some assumptions on the base Y.

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@article{arxiv.math/9907081,
  title  = {Ample vector bundles and branched coverings},
  author = {Thomas Peternell and Andrew J. Sommese},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9907081},
  year   = {2007}
}

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